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Strange looking Golden Plover
tunpin.ong

Strange looking Golden Plover (pluvialis fulva)

Today I visit a coastal site near Sydney to watch shorebirds during high tide. There are about 15 Pacific Golden Plovers but among them there is this less attractive Golden Plover which is different from the rest.

I invite you to look at ID Question & Answer for this bird at
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=131638

The 2 plovers in the back ground are typical Pacific Golden Plovers.
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Habitat
Coastal Rock Platform
Location
Boat Harbour, Kurnell Peninsula, Sydney, Australia
Date taken
12 Jan 2009
Scientific name
pluvialis fulva
Equipment used
Nikon CP995 Swarovski AT80HD Combo, with custom-made adapter from Cheang
Rick N.
Very good perspective, looks like you were right down on the ground with the birds.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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